By the time Charlie reached adulthood, their health began to deteriorate and worsened through the years: Geoffrey's mobility was being curtailed by severe arthritis and Helen suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Their conditions worsened when his daughter-in-law, Renée was pregnant with Bella. He needed Charlie's help with Helen every day. When Renée left with Bella, Charlie stayed in Forks to take care of his parents.

Four years after Charlie's and Renée's divorce, he passed away, and then his wife, too, leaving their son alone to deal with his life.